Featured Can Toyota's New Plug-In Prius Peel Off Impatient Tesla Customers Waiting For Model 3?

agree. i won't say none, but i would think only a few, whatever number that may be. the thing with 400k model 3 deposits is, no one really knows, and each depositor has a different approach. some will be hard core, waiting patiently and buying as soon as possible.
others will wait until the prices drop, which will take longer. still others will grow inpatient and buy something else, or drop out altogether. there's no way of knowing how many of each.
part of it will depend on tesla, who appear to be struggling a bit with current model production.

 

For those that get impatient waiting for the Model 3, I would think they are more likely to go Bolt or gen2 Leaf; maybe i3 with those that want a luxury brand.

The Prime might be attractive enough for some to get while still waiting for their 3.

 

I canceled my reservation after I waited in line the day it was released. I would have bought a Prime but the seating of 4 killed it. I decided to cancel not because of the wait but not happy with the current quality issues Tesla still has. I'm going to wait a few more years to see if they can work out the kinks and become more reliable. I also know two other people that canceled for the same reason.

 

When they discover the limitations of the charging network, they will need a cross-country car. The Prime is an excellent choice followed by the other plug-ins. Having 'done the experiment,' we're keeping the 2010 Prius for one more year . . . maybe.

Bob Wilson

 

then?

 

The Supercharger network is always expanding. By the time they get their Model 3, it should fit more peoples needs for long trips.

But not for everyone, which is why I see the Prime as an in addition too as oppose to instead of.

I thought Bob was going to mod it for a shot at a speed record?

 

Any thoughts on how much risk there is of used Prime values being depressed by the Model 3, once it and the supercharger network, get more established.

And maybe especially when full autopilot is implemented on the Car. Full autopilot its a HUGE deal for me, if the car can come from my wife's work to pick me up, or drop me off in a city centre and then go and park itself elsewhere for me where parking is easier, or even driving me o.j. long journeys whilst I sleep ... so many possibilities.

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used primes will be like used pips. don't need tesla to submarine them.

 

As I was driving down a long stretch of highway at 5AM today, my wife and I both noticed many long areas of recently patched asphalt surface with no painted lines to follow, then poor worn out lines other places. As I was on my way to cataract surgery and she had been complaining about difficulty seeing especially at night, the subject of a car driving itself was on our minds. Every time I see a new patch of road, a temporary detour, etc I think what a flexible thing the human eye/brain combination is for most of us to be able to cope in uncertainty, with limited data, in an environment we haven't seen before.

Maybe in a place with long established roads and good markings well kept up.

I'm skeptical until things are better proven.

So is your other car a GT4?

 

I think half the Tesla thing is the halo effect, the fan boy enthusiasm for the silicon valley and Musk association, that sort of thing. Not for Prius, no matter how good. It lacks that newness, that aura that I am special because I drive this car. I don't see the Plug In seriously impacting the Tesla Model 3 as a second or urban car...no matter how good and reliable. Now give me $4 gas and availability NOW as opposed to having to wait till the 200,000th one is produced and that might change things.

Speaking of now, I see 2 Bolts in VA, none in NC. Nearest is 176 miles from me. Not cheap even with the rebate.

 

Tesla recently (past few months) poached Volvo's renowned automotive head of interior/design. That should really make a difference on the complaints of fit & finish on the inside.
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What are the prices like for used PiPs in the states, relative to non plugin Prii?

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i paid 30k for my 2012. with 50,000 miles, it's worth about 10k in perfect condition.

people are buying them over the lift back, even if they don't plug in, because they are cheaper.

 

Thanks. A lot cheaper?

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nah, just a little. but everyone wants to know, 'why can i get a pip for the same or less than a lift back'?

not everyone bites, maybe due to no spare tire, or storage under the deck, but many do. you're talking about cars that were $4-5,000. different when new, after tax credit.